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1. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Premium2. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Lowcost
Comparison: Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 vs. Vredestein Quatrac Pro
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In this review, we take a comparative look at two popular all-round tyres widely available on the market Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 and Vredestein Quatrac Pro. Manufactured in China and Hungary respectively, the two tyres promise impressive performances with slight differences according to various tests.
In the Autobild test, Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 secured the 4th position out of 31. The tyre highlights its best features as being exterior noise and aquaplaning - cross and longitudinal, along with dry braking. Some positives from the the Autobild 2021 summary include good winter qualities, stable dry handling and safety reserves at longitudinal aquaplaning. However, the tyre also portrayed weaknesses such as slightly understeering driving behavior, extended braking distances on wet tracks, and increased rolling resistance. More details can be found here.
On the other hand, Vredestein Quatrac Pro was 3rd in the same test. This tyre excels particularly with exterior noise, snow braking, wet braking, wet circle cornering, comfort, wet handling, dry handling, and snow traction. Autobild 2021 summary further shows that Quatrac Pro has convincing driving characteristics on wet and dry tracks, precise steering behavior, short wet braking distances which are significant strengths. However, it has understeering snow handling and limited aquaplaning qualities that may raise some concerns. Visit this link for more information.
In conclusion, both tyres offer a solid choice for an all-round tyre but with some minor distinctions. According to our rating system, Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 holds a stronger rating of 63%, compared to Vredestein Quatrac Pro which comes slightly behind at 61%. However, in mutual test positions Vredestein Quatrac Pro evidently comes out on top. Ultimately, the final decision will depend on your specific needs and preferences.
Note: The reviews are based on Autobild tests. Always remember that the performance of tyres can largely depend on the conditions they're put under; it's always advisable to choose tyres that match your driving style, conditions, and preferences.
Number of sizes available
Number of tests
Best position in test
Worst position in test
Average position in tests
Year of the last test
Best rating in test
1. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Exemplary
Worst rating in test
1. Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Conditionally recommended2. Vredestein Quatrac Pro Conditionally recommended
Wet
(Overall rating)Aquaplaning - longitudal
Wet braking
Wet handling
Wet circle cornering
Aquaplaning - cross
Wet braking according to EU label
Snow
(Overall rating)Snow handling
Snow traction
Snow braking
Snow cornering
Costs
(Overall rating)Rolling resistance
Price/value
Mileage
Fuel consumption according to EU label
Dry
(Overall rating)Dry braking
Dry handling
Comfort
(Overall rating)Exterior noise
Comfort
Outside noise accoring to EU label
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Dimensions and prices
Mutual tests
| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | |||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Not recommended | nedoporučeno | 3+ | 2 | 4+ | |||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Rating: Good | dobré | 2 | 2 | 2+ | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Rolling resistance | Wear | |
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| Best values in test | vítěz testu | 2+ | 1- | 2+ | 1 | 1 | |
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2+ | 2+ | 2- | 3+ | |
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Rating: Good | dobré | 1- | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | |
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 37,6 | 50 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 | 38,4 | 54,7 | |||||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro | 42 | 50 | |||||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | |||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 1- | 1- | |||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2- | 2 | 2 | |||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Rating: Satisfactory | uspokojivé | 2+ | 2 | 2- | |||
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| Name | Rating | Wet | Dry | Snow | Running costs | ||
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| Best values in test | příkladné | 2+ | 2+ | 2+ | 1 | ||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 Rating: Good | dobré | 2- | 2+ | 2 | 2- | ||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro Rating: Exemplary | příkladné | 2+ | 2 | 1- | 2- | ||
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| Name | Stopping distance on dry | Stopping distance on wet | |||||
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| Best values in test | 39,5 | 46,3 | |||||
| Maxxis Premitra AS AP3 | 39,5 | 51 | |||||
| Vredestein Quatrac Pro | 42,9 | 46,5 | |||||
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